Meet the Boxer
Best Fur Friend

Best Fur Friend

High Doggy I.Q.

High Doggy I.Q.

Canine Comedian

Canine Comedian

Looking for a high-energy pup with a big heart and a goofy personality? Then I’m the breed for you! We Boxers may look tough, but we’re absolute sweethearts. I love to love my humans – especially the tiny ones – but I’m really playful, so I need grownups to train both me and the kiddos early so we learn to love each other safely. I’m also athletic, so I need energetic humans to keep up with me. If I don’t get my energy out (or if I’m alone too long and get bored) I might end up destroying your stuff! My short coat makes grooming easy, but it also makes me especially sensitive to hot weather – I can get sunburned, just like you! Even though I’m a smarty paws, I can be stubborn, and that means I need my human to be patient and persistent with my training. You may want to teach me “down” first because I tend to jump around and do a happy dance when I get excited! I also drool a lot (and I snore, and I’m gassy), but Boxer lovers know that’s just part of what makes us such funny and lovable family dogs.
My Many Looks

My Many Looks

 My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

 Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

 As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

 History of My Breed

History of My Breed

 Care Tips

Care Tips

 Training Tips

Training Tips
关于我

Personality

Affectionate

Loyal

Playful

Group

Working

Origin

Germany

Life Span

10-12 Years

Breed Popularity

#14 of 195

Height Range

21-25 Inches

Weight Range

50-80 Pounds

Coat Details

Type

Short

Texture

Flat and Shiny

Features

Colors

Brindle, Fawn +/- White Markings and/or Black Mask

Hypoallergenic

Cost to Buy

$500-$1,500

Lifetime Care Cost

$19,595

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

Brindle & White

Fawn & Black Mask

Brindle

Fawn & White
My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

Training Ability：
Intelligence：
Exercise Needs：
Health Issues：
Affection Level：
Grooming Effort：
Pet-Friendly：
Shedding：
Kid-Friendly：
Barking：
Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

White Boxers get a bad rap, so let’s set the record straight. They aren’t rare – about 25% of Boxers are white. They aren’t albino – they have eye, nose, paw, and skin pigment. They are more prone to deafness but their color doesn’t automatically mean they have health issues (and they certainly aren’t born aggressive). One thing is true, though – white Boxers are more susceptible to sunburn, so grab some doggy sunscreen!
As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

As you can see, we Boxers age pretty gracefully. Here are a few key milestones in my growth and development to be aware of as I grow up from a pupper to an adult and senior!
Puppy 3-12 Months
I need socialization and obedience training early and often, especially in homes with kids. (Just make sure I’ve had all my vaccines first, pawlease)!
Adult 2-3 Years
I need at least 1 hour of daily exercise and playtime with my humans – I can get very destructive without physical and mental stimulation.
Senior 7-8 Years
I’m prone to obesity and joint problems, so switch to a senior-friendly dog food to help me maintain a healthy weight.
History of My Breed

History of My Breed

Today, we Boxers are mostly known for being affectionate and goofy family dogs, but we come from some really tough and hard-working pups! The first Boxers were developed in late 19th-century Germany from a now-extinct breed, the Bullenbeisser (which means “bull biter” in German). These mastiff-type dogs were really popular with the German nobility in medieval times because they helped their humans hunt big game like deer, wild boar, and even bears! By the 19th century, big game hunting wasn’t very popular anymore, and Germans started breeding Bullenbeissers with Bulldogs and created the first Boxers! Though the humans don’t agree on where exactly we get our name, some believe the name Boxer comes from the playful way we stand up and “box” other dogs with our front paws. Others think it comes from some old German words, but that’s not nearly as fun! Wherever our name came from, we were established in Germany by 1895. Like our ancestors, we were hard workers from the very start, helping
Care Tips

Care Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Check your Boxer for lumps monthly.

Boxers are very prone to developing cancerous lumps called mast cell tumors. I recommend feeling over your dog’s body every month to look for new growth. If you find a new lump, I recommend recording the location, size, shape, and texture. If the growth is still present in the next month or you notice rapid changes, then I recommend evaluation by your veterinarian.

2

A little grooming goes a long way.

Boxers thankfully have minimal grooming needs, but I recommend brushing once a week with a rubber curry-brush or a hand glove. I recommend brushing your Boxer’s teeth once a day to help minimize dental disease. Also, their nails should be trimmed every four to six weeks to reduce overgrowth.

3

Be proactive about your Boxer’s health with supplements.

I recommend Boxers being started on glucosamine, chondroitin, and fish oil supplementation at one year. These supplements will help encourage joint health and decrease inflammation associated with arthritis in the future. Additionally, fish oil supplementation will help improve skin health as some Boxers can deal with atopy (contact allergies).

Training Tips

Training Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Exercise your Boxer but don’t overexert them.

Boxers have a history of being very versatile dogs and are well suited to a variety of lifestyles. But one thing is clear – they require exercise. There are many physical activities that owners can do to exercise their Boxer, including walking, hiking, and games of fetch and tug. It is important to be cautious regarding overexertion, since Boxers have respiratory features that can complicate their breathing and make them prone to conditions such as heat stroke.

2

Early socialization is a must for your Boxer.

It is important to socialize boxers with any and all human and non-human animals that they may encounter in their lifetime to ensure they’re comfortable. Boxers tend to be social dogs, and allowing them the ability to socialize with other humans and other dogs will benefit them greatly. They can be very sweet but, like any dog, they may be fearful if not socialized properly. Socialization requires more skill than most people think – therefore, you may want to work with a certified dog trainer to prevent some of the behavior issues that can develop due to under-socializing them or socializing them too exuberantly.

3

Get your Boxer used to being handled early in life.

Boxers are prone to some health conditions (mainly allergies, ear infections, eye problems, and musculoskeletal problems), so it’s important that they get used to having their feet and limbs touched and manipulated, their ears touched and cleaned, and other general handling. This desensitization can be beneficial and make life much easier if, later in life, your Boxer needs regular handling due to a medical condition.

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

 My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

 Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

 As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

 History of My Breed

History of My Breed

 Care Tips

Care Tips

 Training Tips

Training Tips
关于我

  • Personality

    Affectionate

    Loyal

    Playful

  • Group

    Working

  • Origin

    Germany

  • Life Span

    10-12 Years

  • Breed Popularity

    #14 of 195

  • Height Range

    21-25 Inches

  • Weight Range

    50-80 Pounds

  • 动物皮毛

    Type

    Short

    Texture

    Flat and Shiny

    Features

    Colors

    Brindle, Fawn +/- White Markings and/or Black Mask

  • Hypoallergenic

  • Cost to Buy

    $500-$1,500

  • Lifetime Care Cost

    $19,595